Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Orion
- Cruises
- 55
- From
- $5,999
Ship comparison
Viking Orion vs Viking Star
Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Star
- Cruises
- 59
- From
- $2,599
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Viking Orion is a mid-size Viking Ocean Cruises ship carrying 930 passengers, in service since 2018. Viking Star is a mid-size Viking Ocean Cruises ship carrying 930 passengers, in service since 2015.
Choose Viking Orion if you want a better-rated spa and gym, more adventure and nature or a more active cruise: it outscores Viking Star for spa & fitness (10.0 vs 8.0), adventure & nature (7.0 vs 5.0) and active (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Viking Star if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $2,599 (vs $5,999).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Viking Orion | Viking Star | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Ocean Cruises |
| Ship size | Medium | Medium |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2018 (better) | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 47,800 | 47,800 |
| Passengers | 930 | 930 |
| Crew | 550 | 465 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.7 (better) | 2.0 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 51.4 | 51.4 |
| Decks | 14 | 14 |
| Length | 745 ft | 745 ft |
| Beam | 95 ft | 95 ft |
| Speed | 23 mph | 23 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 55 | 59 |
| Upcoming sailings | 105 | 115 |
| Cruise lengths | 10 to 92 nights | 7 to 21 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $5,999 | $2,599 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Viking Orion leads on 8 of the ten, Viking Star on 0, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Orion
Sailing now
55 cruises on sale, from $5,999.
Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Star
Stylish, spry and quite the looker, the first ocean ship from Viking Ocean Cruises gives off the vibe of a different kind of cruise ship. Yes, like its river ship cousins, Viking Star places a big emphasis on place, with itineraries jam-packed with drool-worthy destinations and intriguing shore excursions.
Highlights
- Understated elegance and modern Scandinavian design
- Two pool choices featuring a main pool with a retractable dome and a glass-backed infinity pool
- Top-flight shore excursions to fascinating destinations (included in your fare)
- Attentive, courteous and genuinely friendly service from the crew.
Sailing now
59 cruises on sale, from $2,599.
Questions
Viking Orion or Viking Star?
Which is bigger, Viking Orion or Viking Star?
They are the same size, 47,800 gross tons each. Viking Orion carries 930 passengers and Viking Star carries 930.
Which ship is newer, Viking Orion or Viking Star?
Viking Orion is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2018 against 2015 for Viking Star.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 51.4 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Viking Orion, with one crew member for every 1.7 passengers against one for every 2.0 on Viking Star.
Which is better for families?
Viking Orion scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 4.0 for Viking Star.
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